12/06/2012

Financial Aid Resources

Last week I had the opportunity to speak at Santa Fe Prep about
Financial Aid & the College Decision Process. (View the Santa
Fe Prep Presentation) After the presentation, I had
the chance to discuss the information shared with the Santa Fe Prep college
counselors. One of the primary takeaways from the night, and one of my
points of emphasis, was the amount of resources available to students and
families looking to navigate the process.

First, my recommendation is to start thinking about paying for
college as soon as possible. Financial fit is as important as the social
and academic fit at the colleges you would like to attend. To help you
gain a better understanding of financial fit, net price calculators are great resources
for incoming undergraduate students. Net price calculators can
provide a good estimate of your financial aid eligibility at a particular
school. However, once you have decided to apply to college or university,
you also need to think about the financial aid application process. Great
resources are available to guide and assist you through the process.

Here is a quick list of resources that students and families can
take advantage of:

When in doubt, contact the Office of Financial Aid for
additional information. At DU, we have a group of dedicated financial aid
advisors to provide assistance and guidance through the financial aid
process. If needed we are happy to schedule individual appointments with
students and/or families. These
appointments can be done in person or over the phone. Our goal is to not
only assist students in making the transition to DU, but to also see those same
students receive a University of Denver degree.